Laser Engineering and Applications
Photobleaching is a phenomenon where a fluorescent molecule loses its ability to emit light due to prolonged exposure to the excitation light. This loss of fluorescence can hinder imaging quality and can impact the interpretation of data in various imaging techniques. In laser scanning microscopy, photobleaching is particularly relevant as it affects the visualization of samples over time, influencing both signal intensity and spatial resolution.
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